WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Technology Modernization presided over a hearing titled "VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data from Evolving Threats." Throughout his opening statement, Chairman Rosendale explained how the VA cybersecurity system is a constant target and frequent victim of cyberattacks. Click on the image below to see Cha more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8371 The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. "The House Veterans' Affairs Committee ignored regular order with this legislation which, by uniparty design, prohibited scrutiny an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on four bills to support the development of domestic minerals, support quicker timelines in the land appeals process and facilitate a land transfer for the Crow Tribe of Montana. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Votes to Advance RFK Bill Out of Committee U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after the Washington Commanders and Ryan Wetzel agreed on a path forward for honoring the iconic Native American logo that the franchise proudly wore for nearly 50 years. That logo was inspired by Blackie Wetzel in 1971 (Ryan's grandfather) and modeled after historic Blackfeet tribal leaders more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Applauds Good Faith Negotiations to Restore Former Logo to Place of Honor U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News' America Reports to discuss his efforts to restore the former Washington Commanders logo to a place of prominence and honor. Watch HERE. "We were calling out leaders in a case of really woke gone wrong. The irony that they were canceling Native American culture as the DEI  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Serco expressing serious concerns regarding ongoing staffing shortages at Montana's three contract towers. Serco is contracted by the FAA to provide air traffic control services at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Glacier Park International Airport, and Missoula Montana Airport. The shortages have resulted in l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Senator Steve Daines joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging a thorough investigation into the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) unchecked and expanding use of facial recognition in airports across the United States. "We urge you to conduct thorough oversight of the Transportation Security Administration's ("TSA") use of facial recognition technology for passenger verification from both more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Bill Reauthorizes the Legacy Restoration Fund U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Angus King (I-Maine), along with Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), today introduced the"America the Beautiful Act." The bill would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and increase funding for public land management. "Our country is home to incredible nation more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter urging Congress to pass the "Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act" to fully fund the Rip and Replace program. "It is estimated that there are over 6,000 sites across the United States in need of this funding. Without it, Chinese equipment will continue to pose a significant national security risk to the United States hom more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) hosted a historic tribal roundtable with representatives of five tribes from across the nation to discuss health care, public safety and economic development issues in Indian Country. "From the Committee's work combatting cartel crime on tribal lands in Montana to our historic trip to the remote communities of the North Slope  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) hosted a historic tribal roundtable with representatives of five tribes from across the nation to discuss health care, public safety and economic development issues in Indian Country. "From the Committee's work combatting cartel crime on tribal lands in Monta more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee's oversight hearing entitled, ""VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data from Evolvin more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) and Rep. Josh Brecheen (OK-02) sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees respectfully urging them not to include any House or Senate provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 that will expand In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Specifically, they are concerned with Section 701. Assisted Reproduct more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) in a House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing over H.R. 8952 Crow Revenue Act, explained why the Bull Mountains Mine and coal production from it are essential to the state of Montana. He also emphasized how the mine is a lifeline for the Crow Tribe and many of their crucial functions. Click on the video below to see more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Bills to Keep Bull Mountains Mine Open, Support Quantum Research, and Provide Housing Relief U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced today that three of his legislative priorities passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The first bill would prevent the Bull Mountains Mine from closing and protect Montana jobs. Daines' bill to reauthorize the DOE Quantum Energy Act and promote quant more PR